Stirring The Soul

Chapter 43

Surprising even yourself, you realise that you feel a bit self-conscious being completely naked next to Jungkook. "I'm just erm, going to grab my top, if you wouldn't mind releasing your arm for a bit JK," you say as you lean over the bed to grab your t-shirt.

"Awww Noona, I like the warmth of your skin against mine," he complains.

"I'm starting to feel cold JK, you don't want me to fall ill do you?" you say as you quickly escape his hold and put on your clothes.

"Damn. Ok in that case I'm going to have a shower and clean up. Do you want to join me?" he asks, standing up and walking towards you, arms spread out. You are too in awe to move, staring instead at his body and bicep tat, which you'd forgotten was what first got you into this adventure. Then when he comes close, you swiftly move behind him and usher him into the en-suite bathroom, closing the door behind him.

"Next time, Noona!" he yells from behind the door. You giggle as you lay on the bed awaiting his return. Now that you aren't distracted by Jungkook or his body, you allow yourself to process what he told you before. You'd made light of it at the time, but it is now weighing heavily on your mind. Jungkook is going back to Seoul in a few days and then away again for almost a year. Can this relationship survive as a long distance one where he'll be too busy to see you even if he wanted to? And what if your feelings grow weaker over time? You've only known each other a couple of months and, although you've declared your love for each other, you don't think this tour could have come at a worse time. You'll have no more time to spend together properly and no more time to root your relationship. Tears come to your eyes as you think of the inevitable break-up. Before long you start sobbing quietly. I knew this was too good to be true. Why would I deserve someone like Jungkook when even Mark was taken away? I'll have to break it off with Jungkook. I'll do it when he comes back from Seoul. With these thoughts in your mind, and eyes tired from crying, you fall asleep.

When you eventually wake up, it's morning and the room is bright with the Sun's rays. You look to your side and see that Jungkook isn't there, but soon you smell something being fried downstairs. Excited at the thought of seeing Jungkook making breakfast, you push last night's decision out of your mind temporarily. "JK! What smells so good?" you ask excitedly as you bounce into the kitchen.

"Besides me? This french toast I hope!" he replies. He has a spatula in hand and is tending to the toast in the pan. Damn this guy looks sexy doing anything. You wrap your arms around his waist and hold onto him for a few minutes. You're going to miss this.

"It won't be long now Noona, just make yourself comfy on the couch and I'll bring the food to you," Jungkook says. You kiss his back and do as instructed. You watch the calm sea outside, observing its stillness. You barely hear Jungkook making clattering noises in the kitchen, and only come back to reality when he sits next to you, handing you a plate. "Mmmm this is so yummy," you say, your mouth stuffed with soft french toast soaked in strawberry sauce. "Where did you find the ingredients? In the house?"

"No not here. Normally I wouldn't get up early for anything other than work, but I wanted to make you breakfast, so I braved the cold and found a shop open nearby. People here are very friendly!" he explains.

Smirking, you say, "I'm sure they're super friendly when a guy like you turns up. Probably not often they see such a handsome face in these parts," you say, squishing his cheeks. "So, I was thinking we take it easy today. I brought my laptop and downloaded your most memorable VLives, Bon Voyage and Run BTS episodes. I'm keen to hear you explain your shenanigans. I've also joined Weverse ," you say.
He coughs, clearly not relishing your proposed activity, but says, "Sure Noona, I've got nothing to hide from you, I'm looking forward to going through, erm, all of that."

Putting both your plates on the table, you grab the laptop and sit back down, making yourself comfortable. "Let's start with this VLive. JK, what exactly possessed you to combine an apple and a pen and sing about it? And what were you doing under the table with your hands? And what about this time when you said you wouldn't get a tattoo? And how about here? Blimey, you're so pissed, I can't believe you did a Live half drunk. Poison apple? That's a new one on me. And yes, now I know more than I needed to about ASMR."

With no intention of giving him a chance to explain himself (watching him squirm is too much fun), you continue. "Now, what's with your fascination with talking to animals? You seem to understand each other well. Actually, we'll come back to that later. What's really impressive are the moves you make on stage, JK. I don't know how people in the audience manage to stay conscious. Now, is this what you plan on doing during your world tour?" you ask with a raised eyebrow, trying to look serious.

"Omg Noona, what's with this ambush?" Jungkook is blushing furiously wondering where to start. "Ok, forget the VLives, I was just happy to talk to Army. We get told to dance like that on stage, it's not like I'm looking at anyone while I'm hip thrusting. Anyway, now I can think of you when I do that," he says, hoping to score some brownie points.

You laugh hard at this, "Nice try JK, nobody's going to buy that. Watching you guys on screen though, with all that combined handsomeness and talent oozing out of you, it's no wonder you have so many fans. They must be really missing you right now. Have you been thoughtful enough to post any tweets or weverse comments to keep in touch with Army?" You feel a bit bad for teasing him, but it's funny seeing him feel awkward when he's usually very confident with himself. He then surprises you with his reply, "Actually, I'm not the most popular member, Noona. Army go crazy for Jimin hyung. They don't call him a bias wrecker for nothing, you know. Have you seen him on stage? He's like a different person!"

Nice deflection, you think, but you go with the flow. "Oh my goodness, I know what you mean! I saw some clips of him on stage and he's so flirtatious! But when I met him yesterday he was like a totally different person. No wonder Army talk a lot about his duality. He's super talented as a dancer though," you say, wondering what Jungkook's reaction will be.

"Noona, under no circumstance are you to get swayed by Jimin hyung!" he warns. You laugh at this crazy suggestion, but Jungkook looks at you earnestly, so you say wholeheartedly, "Of course not JK, why on earth would I be swayed? Trust me, he's got nothing on you."

"Really? Do you really think I'm better looking than Jimin hyung?"

"You're better everything than Jimin, dear JK," you say. Then, as an afterthought you say, "Jimin aside though, has Yoongi said anything to you about me at all?"

Jungkook finds a pillow and throws it at you.